§19–14C–01.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Deficiency” has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title.

    (c)    “Monitoring agency” means:

        (1)    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; or

        (2)    The Office of Health Care Quality within the Department.

    (d)    “Nursing home” has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title.